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That’s a question that we at Affiliated Foot & Ankle Care hear frequently during when summer comes to an end. The reason is that many women spend the warmer months in sandals and flip-flops. These open shoes don’t put pressure on a bunion. Once fall arrives and foot fashions switch to closed shoes the pain seems worse than ever. And, it may well be more painful. Bunions, the bony protrusion at the base of the big toe, are deformities that occur because the toe begins to drift toward the second toe. It’s a progressive condition and one that will only get more pronounced and painful as time goes on.

Non-Surgical Options

As soon as you suspect that you may have a bunion forming, it’s important that you make an appointment at our Edison, Monroe or Monmouth Junction office in New Jersey. Our podiatrists, Dr. Ben Gujral and Dr. Nrupa Shah will conduct a complete examination of your feet. We will most likely take x-rays or do other imaging studies to determine the extent of the bunion. Our foot doctors will use those images to monitor the progression of your bunion. In the early stages, bunions can be treated with conservative measures including:

Protective padding to reduce friction and pain

Footwear that will accommodate the bunion and not accelerate its growth

Orthotic inserts for your shoes to correctly position your foot and stabilize the toe joint

Exercises to promote joint mobility and range of motion

Night splints to help properly align the joint

Bunion Surgery

Although non-invasive measures may slow the progression of a bunion and help increase your comfort, they will not eliminate it. The only way to correct a bunion deformity is through surgery. There are several types of bunionectomies. The foot doctor will choose the one that best suits your joint deformity. Bunion surgeries have a high rate of success. Many patients choose to have this surgery in the fall when they know summer vacation is over and they have some down time before the busy holiday season arrives.

If your bunion pain is becoming unbearable, contact us for an appointment today by calling: 732-662-3050.